Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL13Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).